run-on

[US]/[rʌn ɒn]/
[UK]/[rʌn ɑːn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A grammatical error in which a sentence continues without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
adj.Continuing without interruption; uninterrupted.
v.To continue without stopping.
Word Forms
Pluralrun-ons

Phrases & Collocations

run-on sentence

run-on style

run-ons exist

avoid run-ons

run-on effect

run-on problem

Example Sentences

the marathon runner continued to run, despite the heat and exhaustion.

we decided to run a background check on the new employee before hiring them.

the company plans to run a marketing campaign to promote their new product.

could you run the numbers for me to see if the project is financially viable?

the software developers need to run tests to ensure the application is stable.

i need to run errands this afternoon, including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning.

the actors will run lines before the performance to prepare for their roles.

the government decided to run a deficit to stimulate the economy.

the children love to run around in the park after school.

the new restaurant is running a special offer on tuesdays.

the team needs to run drills to improve their teamwork and coordination.

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